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Sports Illustrated’s preseason rankings highlight the most versatile power forwards poised to influence the 2026–27 college basketball landscape, from Illinois’ David Mirkovic to Arizona State’s Paulius Murauskas.
After a decorated career at Saint Mary's, Paulius Murauskas transfers to Arizona State University, citing a strong bond with Coach Randy Bennett and a desire to compete in the Big 12 Conference.
Joe Few, son of longtime Gonzaga head coach Mark Few, is set to begin a graduate‑assistant role on Randy Bennett's Arizona State basketball staff for the 2026‑27 season, bringing his playing experience and a familiar connection to former teammate Emmanuel Innocenti.
The upcoming Big 12 men’s basketball season will be defined by major roster changes, key transfers, and coaching shifts across the league, setting the stage for fresh storylines and competitive balance.
Arizona State University’s men’s basketball program is entering a new chapter under Coach Randy Bennett, who is back on the court after a hospitalization that delayed his debut. His focus on taller frontcourt players and a disciplined system marks a distinct shift from the previous era.
A look at how elite and emerging coaches are leveraging the transfer portal to build competitive teams, the successes they’ve achieved, and the hurdles that still loom.
With the May 27 withdrawal deadline approaching, the NBA will soon publish the names of players who have chosen to remain in the draft. Many athletes are still weighing their options, while a few have already announced their decisions.
The transfer portal has reshaped Big 12 basketball, bringing new stars and creating critical gaps that will define each team’s outlook for the upcoming season.
From August 14 to 23, the University of Arizona men’s basketball squad travels to Lithuania, facing the nation’s B team, senior side and Ukraine’s national squad, while integrating three Lithuanian-born players into a roster that could reshape next season’s dynamics.
The Sun Devils boast a top‑10 transfer portal ranking, a blend of seasoned transfers and young talent, and a coach determined to end a multi‑year tournament drought.
Arizona State University's basketball program has secured Serbian center Filip Malesevic, a 7‑foot‑1 prospect currently playing for FMP Beograd, to strengthen a deep frontcourt ahead of the upcoming season.
Arizona State University's basketball program has secured a commitment from Serbian prospect Filip Malesevic, a 7‑foot‑1 center currently playing for FMP Beograd, while adding experienced transfers Paulius Murauskas and Dillan Shaw. The class, ranked 10th nationally by 247Sports, also retains returning guards Bryce Ford and Vijay Wallace.